How to Tame The Toxic People in Your Life

In my travels across North America speaking on motivation and human potential I hear the same question asked repeatedly, " How can I become more assertive?" There is no doubt about it, there are people in our lives who are harmful to our health and we don't like it one bit.
I read recently that toxic people make up about ten percent of the population and cause over 50 percent of all relational damage. For our own well-being and the well-being of those we care about we must learn how to cope with these toxic people at home, at work and at play.

I wrote the following report in response to the question, "How can I learn to cope with the difficult people in my life?" From the reaction I have had to this report it is proving helpful. I do want to say emphatically that what you read here won't do a thing to improve your situation unless you have the courage to use the suggestions given. Go for it! You're worth the effort.

TOXIC PEOPLE.........

rob us of our dignity.

destroy our self confidence.

increase our stress levels.

destroy our morale.

erode our self esteem.

foster negativity.

decrease productivity.

make life hellish.

are abusive.

are toxic because they can get away with it and it works for them.

HOW TO DEAL WITH TOXIC PEOPLE

Remember that you can't change toxic people, but you can learn to cope with them. Here are some effective strategies to try.

* Always stand at eye level with the person you are confronting. Never have them standing over you looking down.

* Respect the toxic person and always expect respect in return. Settle for nothing less.

* Remain calm.

* Listen attentively.

* Don't argue or interrupt, just listen.

* Don't accuse or judge, just state how you feel.

* If the toxic person tries to verbally bully you, just say, " I don't allow people to treat me this way." Then slowly and calmly walk away.

* When someone is being toxic to you here is a powerful response and one that is easy to use because you don't have to say a word. In the midst of a toxic attack just PAUSE....LOOK AT THE PERSON, WITHOUT EMOTION......TURN AND WALK AWAY. It works!

* Anger is sometimes a valid response.

* If all else fails you might be left with only one option; to separate yourself from the toxic person in your life.

YOU DON'T EXIST TO BE SOMEONE'S PERSONAL GARBAGE DUMP.

This is an excerpt from Mike's manual The Art of Verbal Self Defence. http://motivationalplus.com/cgi/a/t.cgi?bullying

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What Can You Say After That?

I noticed that my gas gauge was pushing empty and decided to
pull into a service station to fill up.

A nice young man about 35 years of age began filling the tank
as I made small talk to pass the time.

He had a rather sad look about him so I said, " How are things
going, Buddy?" He looked at me and replied, " Other than the
fact that I'm living from pay to pay, making minimum wage and find it impossible to get a woman to go out with me....Fantastic.

What do you say after that?

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God's Waiting Room? Not For Me

After delivering a lively speech on " Going for the Gusto " ( Living, to the Max, the Only Life You Have) I was approached by a young man named Marty who said that he wished his parents had been in the audience. It seems his parents, who had just turned 70 and were in good physical health, had given up on life and were just waiting to die.


" They really needed to hear your positive, uplifting message but I didn't realize the talk would be like this." We chatted for a few minutes and I gave him a Free copy of my book for his parents. I do hope they read it and have their life batteries recharged BIG TIME.


The tragedy is that there are far too many people like Marty's parents in "God's waiting room. " What we need to do is empty God's waiting room and fill up God's Play Room.

Enjoy life at every age

How To Promote Your Business with Public Speaking By Mike Moore

We all know that word of mouth is the best and most effective form of advertising. People experience your service or product, like what they experience and tell others about you. The only problem with this is that it occurs sporadically between two individuals or small groups thus taking a lot longer the get the word out and build your reputation.

There is a way to supercharge the word of mouth process by getting a lot more people experiencing your service or product at one time and it involves public speaking. I know you would rather die than stand up in front of a group and speak. BUT stay with me and you just might change your mind when you consider the benefits of promoting your business with public speaking without cost to you..

Why is Public Speaking So Effective As a Business Promotional Tool?

It gives your audience a chance to experience your expertise and your personality up close and personal as they say. If they like what they hear and see and if they feel a connection with you they will either hire you and/or tell the world about you and your service.

How to Proceed

In every city there are many associations, service clubs, support groups, health care organizations etc. in dire need of speakers for their monthly meetings or annual banquets. Check your telephone directory or regional community directory published by your local newspaper for group names and contact information.

Once you have selected the groups you would like to present to, call them and ask for the name of the person in charge of lining up speakers. They will be happy to hear from you as their job is difficult and they will appreciate your offer to speak free of charge.

1. Outline your talk to the person in charge of getting speakers.

2. Stress how your presentation will benefit their members.

3. Prepare your presentation to solve a problem for your listeners. Suggest concrete solutions.

4. Put your presentation topic in the form of a " How to" title.

Examples : How to Bully Proof Your Children.

Five Ways to Protect Your Computer from Hackers

5. Don't make your talk too self promotional. This will turn off your audience. One or two references to your business during your talk will be fine. Avoid having more than that.

6. Make sure you provide great practical, usable information.

7. Suit your topic to the group. If you have a computer service business and you are talking to a P.T.A. group a great talk would be " Ten Ways to Protect Your Children From Child Predators on the Internet"

8. Be enthusiastic about your topic. Enthusiasm is contagious and memorable.

9. Use humor within your talk. If you can't tell a humorous story then collect and use humorous one liners related to your theme.

* To receive a free copy of my 35Best One-liners mailto:oneliners@sendfree.com

10. Near the end of your presentation invite your audience to pick up a copy of a tip sheet you prepared and brought with you related to your topic. At the end of the tip sheet put your contact information plus a statement inviting them to copy the tip sheet and give it to anyone they think would be interested. All you ask is that they copy the tip sheet as is with your contact information in tact.

11. You can also indicate on the tip sheet and orally that you are available to speak to any group they think would benefit from your message.

12. Have your business card and any relevant promotional material as part of a handout for audience members. Invite them to pick up a package before they leave.

13. At the end of your talk say, " I will be glad to stay around at the conclusion of the evening to answer any questions you may have.

14. If you have an on-line newsletter or a special report related to the topic of the evening offer to send them a copy if they would leave either their business card or their email address. When you get home make sure you send them what you offered. Be sure to keep their email addresses on file for future contact.

15. If you are good, the word will spread and you will start getting calls to speak. When this happens you can start charging a fee for your speaking services.
When I started charging for my speaking services I did 50 in one year for $200 per speech. Now I do 40 or 50 a year for between $1800 and $2500 plus expenses. I get well paid to speak and I still reap the benefits of word of mouth advertising. Get well paid to speak your truth.

Conclusion

If you have a fear of public speaking don't let it stop you from benefitting from the promotional value of giving presentations. Remember you only overcome your fears by confronting them head on. When you conquer your fear of speaking in public you will have at your disposal a powerful and effective publicity tool. And you won't have to pay out one penny.

If you want to promote your business giving free speeches or if you want to promote your business with the thought of eventually getting well paid to do it Visit Here for more information.

Mike Moore is an international speaker on Humor in the Workplace and Humor and Stress Management. He also gives seminars on Public Speaking for Profit and Pleasure. http://www.motivationalplus.com

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10 Positive Power Attitudes

The ability to achieve our enormous untapped potential is directly related to the attitudes we possess. Positive attitudes empower us to achieve while negative attitudes tend to keep us rooted where we are.



A Harvard study followed a group of graduates over an extended period of time and found that 85% of what they achieved in the areas of wealth and position was the result of attitude while 15% was the result of aptitude.



I think the message is clear. Change your negative attitudes to positive and great things begin to happen.



Here are a few stories of people with power attitudes. I hope that in reading them you will begin to see that your life can be more enjoyable and productive by committing to a change of attitude.



* Walt Disney once said, " Never forget that all this started with a mouse."



* The great thing about being old is that you can sing in the bathroom while brushing your teeth.



* Anyone who says that money can't buy happiness just doesn't know where to shop.



* If a cat could speak it would probably say, " Hey, I don't see a problem here."



* Thomas Edison once remarked, " I haven't failed ten thousand times. I have successfully discovered ten thousand ways that didn't work."



* On older woman looking in the mirror was heard to remark," Isn't it wonderful that wrinkles don't hurt?"



* We can all learn a great deal from the young, beautiful, confident nurse who deducted ten beats per minute from the pulse of every one of her male patients.



* After examining the knee of an 80 year old patient, the doctor concluded that the pain she was experiencing was simply due to age. The patient looked at the doctor and said, " But my other knee is the same age and it doesn't hurt."



* I like the story of the 85 year old woman who, upon looking into the mirror at her wrinkled face, remarked, " They sure don't make mirrors like they used to."



* When Agatha Christie was asked how she like being married to an archeologist she replied, that it was wonderful because the older she got the more interested in her he became.



As I say in my talks on the power of a positive attitude, Change your attitude and you will change your life. Remember that we are the products of the attitudes we possess. Good luck.


Mike Moore is an international speaker on Humor and Stress Management, Humor in the Workplace and Humor and Human Potential. His articles and cartoons have appeared in publications throughout Canada and the U.S.A.

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Seven Effective Ways to Preach to Your Child And Have them Love It

There are three things that all young people strongly dislike.
1. Being preached to
2. Being put down by others, especially parents and teachers
3. Being yelled at

As parents we know how difficult it can be to refrain from doing all three. When we’re angry things just come out and we regret them right after the deed is done. Thank God for the phrase “I’m sorry.”

We all seem to have a strong tendency to preach at our kids. And why shouldn’t we? We were on the receiving end of preaching for a long time when we were kids. Now it’s our turn.

The main reason why we should never preach at our children is this: It doesn’t work. As much as we want them to listen and follow our words of wisdom and advice, they won’t.

Well friends I have found the secret to preaching without them considering it preaching. In fact they will actually enjoy it and it will do a lot to bond you to one another.

“What’s the secret?” I hear you asking excitedly!

It’s quite simple. Storytelling.

Ever since we were children we have had a hunger for stories. “ Tell me a story Mommy.” Tell me a story Daddy.” were words that came out of our mouths at least once a day.

Our love of stories doesn’t stop when we leave childhood. I read recently that adults listen to over 60,000 stories a year. This doesn’t seem unreasonable when you consider that every conversation, every newspaper and newscast involves the telling of and listening to stories. Every time we ask someone what they’ve been up to or how things are going we are requesting a story.

Here are 7 surefire tips on using stories to preach to your children and have them love it.

1. Don’t begin a story with “ Once Upon a time…” unless you’re dealing with very young children.

2. Become aware of stories with a message while you read , listen and view the media.

3. When you find a story you can use jot the story line down in few words.

4. Practice telling the story in your own words. Feel free to embellish the story to suit your situation.

5. When you tell the story let it speak to the listener.

6. You can ask a question related to the story when you’re finished but don’t try to condition their response. Just listen.

7. Keep your stories short and crisp. Don’t get bogged down in detail.

Start by identifying the values and ideals your family cherishes and affirms and  then start looking for stories.

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Mr. Moore, Do You Remember Telling the Story About Josephine?

Why Telling Stories is a Must For Teachers, Speakers and Parents

I once met a former student I hadn't seen since his senior year in High School. After we made the usual comments about how nice it was to see one another he looked at me and said, " Mr. Moore, do you remember telling us the story about Josephine?" I replied, " Yes I do. Don't tell me you remember that story after all these years?" He then proceeded to tell me the entire story in detail. I couldn't believe it.

I'm sure he couldn't tell me anything about the academic content I covered in his senior year, but he recalled every detail of that story. It was amaziing.

Note: The story was used to get my students discussing a relevant issue within society...Racism.

My belief in the power of story to promote attenion and retention was validated then and continues to be in my contact with audiences throughout North America.

If you want to teach a lesson that will be recalled long after you are gone, tell a story.

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Doris Had the Secret to Parenting Teenagers and I Wanted It!

" When I first met Doris she had been recently widowed at the young age of 45.

She was now the single parent of three active teenaged boys and whatever she was doing she was doing right. Her boys obviously loved and respected her and enjoyed every minute in her company.

What was her secret?? I needed to know as I was the father of three sons on the verge of becoming teens and I wanted the relationship with my sons that Doris had with hers.

I thought taking her to lunch would provide the ideal opportunity to tap her parenting wisdom so I extended the invitation and she accepted.

When the moment was right I made my move.
" Doris, you have such a great relationship with your sons. What's your secret? "

She smiled and said, " Mike it's really quite simple.
See everything,
overlook a lot,
change what you can and
know when to shut your mouth and listen."

Doris died much too young but what a legacy she left behind for her family and mine.

I have tried to make her message the core of my family life and my teaching with some difficulty and much success. ( I still have a tendency to want to preach.)

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Five Effective Ways to Beat the Blues By Mike Moore

As Neil Diamond sang in his song "Song Sung Blue" “ Me and you are subject to the blues now and then...” Awe the blues!! Those feelings of joylessness, hopelessness, and blahness.

They usually occur after a happy event, on the occurrence of something sad or simply for no other reason than it’s winter and we’re tired of it. They can also be brought on by a nostalgic trip down memory lane especially at Christmas or New Years. When we remember with fondness the “ good old days” and remain too long with our memories we run the risk of a bout with the blues.

I always say that the past is a wonderful place to visit but a dangerous place to stay. Whenever the blues come they can suck the joy out of life and give new meaning to the word “down”.

Here are five ways to effectively combat the blues and win every time.

1. Put the blues in perspective.

It helps to remember that the blues are merely feelings - feelings that flow from our dominant thoughts and just like any other feelings, they pass. When we feel affectionate it passes. We don’t feel affectionate all the time. When we’re angry, the anger passes. The same applies to the blues. You’ll find that they pass more quickly if you don’t dwell on them. Just relax and wait for them to pass. While waiting here are a few effective strategies you can apply to ensure their quick passage.

2. Thought Replacement

If the blues come from our negative thoughts and we are able to control the thoughts we have then whenever we have a fearful, disturbing, lonely ,or depressing thought visualize it leaving your mind and being replaced by a happier more enjoyable one. Create a bank of happy, pleasant thoughts to use as replacements.

3. Forget yourself in the service of others.

I think it was Tennyson who said “ We must lose ourselves in action lest we whither in despair.” He was suffering the loss of a dear friend and found that serving others helped him forget his grief for awhile and helped him heal. There is nothing more effective than forgetting yourself in the service of others to banish the blues. “ I had the blues because I had no shoes when upon the street I met a man who had no feet.”

4. Learn how to relax.

Frequently the blues make an appearance when we are stressed and over-extended. Physical and mental relaxation help restore calmness and peace to our frantic lives and in the process enhance our resistance to the blues. By the way laughter is an excellent way to cut stress in half and promote healing relaxation. It is impossible to worry when we laugh and worry is one of the major stress inducers.

5. Look for the comedy in your chaos.

Funny things happen to us everyday. When they do most of us give a brief chuckle and move on with life. In my book “ Light Up With Laughter” I teach the art of “Mining the Moment” whereby I encourage my readers to extract every ounce of humor from the funny things that happen to us daily. When you do this and give yourself permission to laugh heartily and enjoy fully you reap the many therapeutic benefits laughter provides. It helps to constantly recall that life is just too serious to be taken seriously.

As the song says,the blues come to us all now and then. They are just part of the human condition. The next time you have the blues try some of these suggestions and experience how you too can combat the blues and win.

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Mike Moore is an international speaker on " Humor and Stress Management and " Humor in the Workplace" He travels throughout North America giving speeches and seminars to business groups and organizations. His writing and cartoons have appeared in newspapers and magazines throughout Canada and the U.S.A. He works out of Brantford ON Canada

10 Ways to Improve Your People Skills By Mike Moore

1. Develop an interest in people and become other oriented.
2. Know what people need and then try to meet those needs.
3. Ask about their family and be genuinely interested in their answer.
4. Find people doing something right and praise them generously.
5. Believe in the collective wisdom of the group.
6. Talk in terms of a person’s main interest....THEMSELVES.
7. Always look directly at the person you are speaking to.
8. Laugh at yourself. When you do you give people permission to laugh at themselves.
9. Start believing that people are your most valuable resource.
10. Always give credit, don’t take credit.
PLUS.... MUCH MUCH MORE

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10 Quick Ways to Relax During Your Busy Day

Simple effective stress busting strategies based on humor and relaxation

10 WAYS TO RELAX DURING YOUR BUSY DAY By Mike Moore

1. Take three deep breaths slowly. It really works to relax the body and mind.

2. Relax the tongue. Usually the tongue is held tightly against the teeth. Free it up in the mouth so it can just rest there without tension.

3. Take one minute vacations. In your mind visit places where you find peace and stillness. Picture yourself there soaking up the beauty and solitude.

4. Relax your facial muscles. When we are tense we frown and squint which adds to the tension. Tell your facial muscles to relax and they will. Try to maintain this relaxed face throughout the day.

5. Move slowly. When you find yourself rushing for no reason, SLOW DOWN.

6. Laugh more. Laughter cuts stress and promotes relaxation.

7. Listen to beautiful music. Mozart calms the restless spirit.

8. Watch and enjoy the sunset.

9. Visualize yourself as a balloon being inflated. As you breathe in, the balloon fills with your stress and tension. Then breathe out all the stress and tension leaving yourself limp and relaxed.

10. Enjoy the rhythm and beauty of nature for its lessons are patience and peace.

RELAX FOR EASY POWER.

REMEMBER THAT RECREATION ISN'T RELAXATION, IT'S DIVERSION.

** This tip sheet is taken from Mike's popular stress manual " You Know You're Stressed Out When..."

What Kind of Leader Are You? By Mike Moore

There are literally millions of words written and spoken each week on enlightened leadership yet the fact remains that low morale, high stress and job dissatisfaction continue to be three of the most serious problems facing the workplace. We seem to be so effectively socialized into top down leadership that we find it extremely difficult, if not impossible, to change our autocratic ways. All this in spite of the many workshops and seminars on new leadership paradigms which are rooted in the empowerment of people.

Change is both slow and painful but it is happening. To facilitate this process of change requires both desire and commitment plus a sound understanding of what an enlightened leader looks like. It is necessary to visualize the type of leader we are striving to become.

AN ENLIGHTENED LEADER...

* values the ideas and opinions of others.

* listens attentively.

* affirms generously

* criticizes gently and privately.

* trusts the collective wisdom of the group.

* encourages others to achieve their enormous untapped potential.

* catches people doing things right.

* involves people in decisions which affect their destiny.

* keeps people informed.

* has a sense of humour.

* trusts the decisions of others.

* realizes that his/her opinion is just one among many.

* isn't threatened when people disagree with them.

* rejects the " my way or the highway" paradigm.

* cares about the total well being of those with whom she/he works.

* believes that the most valuable inventory of any business is people.

* seeks out and acts upon the advice of others.

* gives credit rather than takes credit.

These are a few of the characteristics of an enlightened leader which, if present in the workplace, result in decreased stress, improved morale and increased productivity.

It is in the best interest of any business to care about the well being of its employees.

Mike Moore speaks throughout Canada and the United States on the physical and social benefits of humor. " Humor makes great things happen." MM

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Teacher Boosting Kit

ATTENTION TEACHERS!! Teachers everywhere are in need of boost in so many areas... morale, assertiveness, confidence, self esteem, charisma and joy. Not to mention stress management. Why not take a look at my Teacher Boosting Kit and order yours Now. It will be the best investment you make. CLICK HERE

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I kept telling this to my Dad but he just couldn't do it...

In the last ten years of his life my Dad lived in the past. Every question he asked was an opportunity to share stories from his past.

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Teacher Appreciation Week Cartoon

The first week of May is Teacher Appreciation Week in the USA. Here is a cartoon on the subject. Most of our teachers do a great job under difficult circumstances Write one a note of thanks and appreciation...or send them a copy of this cartoon along with your note.

Mike Moore: Have Mouth - Will Travel A Great  teacher affirming message in a fun package.

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A Public Speaking Pioneer

I would like to introduce you to Heather Stubbs, a woman who believes strongly in the need for improved oral communication skills among young people and adults.

If you have ever listened to teenagers talk you know that the need for improved speaking skills is huge. Just the other day I listened to a group of teens and lost count of the number of times I heard the word LIKE used in their brief conversation.

If there is a teacher reading this it would serve you and your students well to get in touch with Heather and tap into her ideas and strategies to make oral communication a priority for all people.

She really does believe that when one speaks well one does well.

Here is an intro to Heather Stubbs...



Heather Stubbs is an engaging, passionate and proficient public speaker,
presentation skills trainer and coach. In her 30-year career as a singer and actress, she mastered not only the outer skills of expressiveness and
engaging stage presence, but the inner skills of self-assurance and nerves
management. "What's going on inside inevitably affects what happens on the
outside." Having freed herself from "stage fright" she is passionate to help others find the same freedom. She draws on her depth of knowledge and
on-stage experience to help speakers increase their confidence, charisma and connection.

Join Heather for her interactive and fun workshop, "SPEAK UP! How to Talk So People Listen". Participants work together in small and large groups,
speaking and listening, supporting and encouraging, laughing and growing.
SPEAK UP! provides the perfect combination of learning, sharing and practice to build team spirit and improve your presentation skills to help get your message across.

As a keynote speaker, Heather's contagious enthusiasm and warmth make every
audience member feel she is speaking directly to them. A model of the
audience engagement she teaches, Heather will inspire you to
"Be the Speaker You Were Born to Be".



Heather's Blog "Tips on Talking" www.tipsontalking.com



www.skilltime.ca
heather@skilltime.ca
905-344-5045

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I always fly economy class to save the meeting planners money but there is always this problem for a guy 6'4" tall. It becomes even more of a problem when the person in front of you puts his/her seat back.

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New Story: Will We Never Learn??

In an ancient and far away city there lived two successful and
very competitive merchants who hated one another and were
constantly trying to better the other.

One night a messenger from God visited one of the merchants
and told him that he was instructed to grant him one wish and
one wish only.

There was only one condition attached to the granting of the
wish. Whatever the merchant wished for, his hated competitor
would receive double his wish.

The merchant pondered his decison while the messenger waited
patiently.

After a short time the merchant looked at the angel with a
slight smile on his face and said, " Make me blind in one eye."

Storytelling Tip Don't try to explain the story to your audience. Let the story speak to the listener/reader.

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New Story: Lesson From An Aged Mother

A son went to visit his 85 year old mother in a nursing home
to take her for a drive in the country. As they were leaving
her room he noticed that she had forgotten her cane. " Don't
forget your cane, Mom," he said.

She looked at him sternly and told him, in no uncertain
terms, that it wasn't a cane. It was a walking stick.

"What's the difference?" the son asked.

She quickly replied, " A cane speaks of disability while a
walking stick speaks of ability."

CASE CLOSED!!!

I was the son in the story. Mom died July 18, 2008 at the wonderful age of 94. What an attitude she had.

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Let me Tell You a Story...What Will Be Your Reality?

Two women turned seventy about the same time and were both
engaged in deciding how they would spend their remaining
years.

One decided to prepare for death and started selling her
belongings just keeping what she absolutely needed. She sold
her house and moved into a condo and just started to take life
easy.

The other woman named Hulda Crooks took a path less travelled.
She started training in preparation for grand adventures.

Where did her path take her?

Hulda Crooks became the first 91 year old woman to
successfully climb Mount Fugi in Japan.


The Secrets to Power Storytelling Revealed

Our Need For Silence in a Noisy World

It is quite evident that we are living in one terribly noisy world and it seems to be getting worse every day. Everywhere we go we are accosted by loud, unwanted sound. When we enter elevators, malls and restaurants we are engulfed by musak. I recently had lunch at a popular restaurant and found the background music so loud that it interfered with normal conversation and the enjoyment of my lunch. When I asked the waitress if she could turn the music off, or at least down, she said, " I don't think we can." Surely we as a people are still in charge of volume controls.

How to Make a Friend of Silence


* Make a conscious commitment to the experience and appreciation of silence.

* Go for a walk in nature. Let the silence soothe your spirit.

* When you are alone in your residence turn off all noise making appliances. Begin with fifteen minutes of silence and gradually increase the duration.

* Learn how to meditate and schedule a ten minute meditation period once or twice a day. Gradually extend your meditation time.

* When driving to work, turn off your car radio and drive in silence.

* Go camping for an night by yourself. Find a quiet campground where they don't allow people to blast their music without consideration for others. I usually go solo camping for one week each year to be alone and silent in the outdoors. It has become something I eagerly look forward to.

* Drive to a lake at sunset and rent a canoe. Paddle slowly along the shoreline observing the silent sights and the gentle sounds of nature as the sun sets and darkness approaches.

* In silence listen to your breathing. Get a sense of the silent rhythm of life.

* Just before retiring go outside and look up at the night sky. You will soon sense another universal rhythm so unfamiliar to many. Let the night sky and the darkness embrace you and calm you as you prepare for a night's rest.

* When you read a book, do so in silence. Many of us read to music or during television commercials. Try silence. You'll grow to love it.

Soon you will begin to cherish the periods of silence you have built into your day and long for more. You will quickly discover that you are becoming more relaxed and less tense even in the midst of our noisy world. You will have made an invaluable new friend of silence, a friend which can comfort, heal and soothe your spirit. What a gift you will have given yourself.

Be still and know the restorative power of silence.

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Story...The Magic of the Night Sky

I love the night sky. There is something comforting, mysterious and hopeful about standing under a canopy of swirling stars. Each summer I go camping alone in Canada's beautiful northland to satisfy a hunger for solitude, wilderness and the night sky. Away from city lights there is nothing more awe inspiring than a star studded sky in the stillness of the wilderness.

I usually set up camp beside a lonely northern lake providing me with a long horizon and an uninterrupted view of the heavens. As darkness approaches I begin to sense an overwhelming closeness to the mysteries of the universe and a strong connection to the source of all that is. I become aware of an alternate rhythm to life - a rhythm which is so easily lost amidst the frenetic pace of contemporary existence. Embraced by darkness, with stars too numerous to count and comforted by the gentle lapping of the waves I begin to realize how much I miss living in a city with its incessant, invasive brightness. It is as if I am rediscovering an enormous part of a lost spiritual heritage.

When sleep begins to engulf me and my eyes start to close, I reluctantly move toward my camper not wanting to miss a moment of this celestial display but realizing that I can't resist the call to slumber any longer. In the warmth of my sleeping bag I let the silence and stillness lull me to sleep with the immortal words of Sophocles gently echoing across the centuries, " Mortal I know I am, short lived. Yet whenever I stand beneath a multitude of swirling stars I no longer tread this earth, but rise to feast with God and enjoy the food of the immortals." And so to sleep.

Mike Moore is an international speaker and writer on human potential and humor. You are invited to check out his books, tapes, special reports and manuals HERE

Stories don't have to be long to be effective....example

I couldn't believe my eyes when I read this story in the
newspaper.

A young mother had registered with her little baby for the
mother and infant swim at the community pool.

During the first session her baby let her know that she needed to be fed so the mom left the main pool to find a private spot to feed her little one. She found an area close to the wading pool and began breast feeding.

Well someone nearby was offended and reported the crime to the
pool manager who sent a life guard to investigate.

The young man approached the pair and said, " I'm sorry but
there is no food or drink allowed at pool side."

Can you believe it?

I use this story in my presentations on perceptions, attitudes and beliefs.

For more on the art of storytelling

Become a Great Storyteller

Become a Storyteller People Want to Listen To

Anyone who has heard me speak knows that I'm a big time believer in the art and power of storytelling. Every speech I deliver is generously laced with stories that amuse, inform, entertain and challenge my audiences.

Ever since we were young children we've had a hunger for stories and this hunger does not vanish with age. I read recently that we, as adults, listen to over 100,000 stories a year and I have no difficulty believing it. I think the number is actually higher when you consider that one phone call from a friend can contain over a dozen stories.

If I were asked to identify the secret to successful public speaking I would say, without hesitation, the ability to tell a great story.

Storytelling isn't just vital to public speakers, it is a very important skill to have in any social situation.

To learn more about how you can master the captivating art of storytelling in your personal and professional life visit my storytelling website.

This Story Proves that You Can't Please Everyone

Impossible to Please Everyone

Long ago on a small farm outside a remote country village
there lived a father and son who grew and sold vegetables to earn their
living.

Each Saturday morning they would take their produce, by
donkey, to the local market about 2 miles away.

One Saturday morning they both rode the donkey with the produce on their backs. The people on route looked at the father and son on the donkey and said, "Look at the two of them riding that poor donkey to market. How lazy they are."

The next Saturday the father rode the donkey and the son
walked. Once again the people on route said, " Look at that
lazy father riding while his poor son walks to market."

On the next trip the son rode the donkey and the
father walked and again the people said, " Look at that lazy boy
riding the donkey to market while his poor father walks."

The father and son decided to do something different the
following Saturday. They both carried the donkey tied by its feet
to a pole placed on their shoulders.

On their way to market they overheard the people say, " Look
how they treat that poor donkey and they had the local
constable charge the father and son with cruelty to animals.


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New Healthcare Cartoon

This is from my Healthcare Humor book, " Isn't that the Truth"

Also available on Amazon Kindle

New Motivational Cartoon

" A pat on the back is the best motivator."

More Motivational Cartoons

This was seen on a bulletin board when I entered the venue to speak

I was recently invited to speak to a group of women on Managing Stress Using Humor.
As I entered the building I noticed their staff bulletin board to my right.

I ALWAYS read bulletin board items because they give me a good idea of the workplace culture I'll be working in.

This item was there in plain sight. I liked it, wrote it down and started sharing it with every woman's group I speak to.

It always goes over well.

Here it is.... If anyone knows the author let me know and I will definitely give credit.

When we were young you made me blush.
Turn hot then cold and turn to mush.
I still find all these things are true...
BUT IS IT MENOPAUSE OR YOU?

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New cartoon plus cute oneliner

" 5 year old watching his Grandpa taking out his false teeth: " WOW, that was great. Now let me see you take off your nose."

New cartoon

New workplace cartoon with a lot of truth to it.

Hope you like this one. Mike

I Did it on Amazon Kindle

Well I finally did it. I took three of my best sellers and put them on Amazon Kindle. It wasn't that difficult. You can check them out here.

More will follow.

Check out my video on Stress Management and Humor

This talk was given to a group of community managers. The topic... Managing Stress Using Humor and Attitude. Take a look

Top Ten Things You NEVER Say to the Woman in Your Life

1. How about a treadmill for your birthday?
2. That fit you last year. Didn't it?
3. Let's face it Honey, the scales don't lie.
4. Do you ever stop talking?
5. What do you do all day?
6. Is that your third cookie?
7. You have the legs of a 25 year old model...from the knees down.
8. Are you going out in that?
9. Is your Mother coming for a visit again this year?
10. That's quite a paunch you've got there

The lesson in this is Think before you open your manly mouth.

New Office Cartoon

Isn't it interesting how many people in leadership positions change when they get a little power?

Verbal Self Defence

Sitting by the ocean

Sitting by the ocean today here in North Myrtle Beach I was reminded of the words of Gibran, " The sea never sleeps and in its vigil there is consolation for the restless soul." I could stay here forever. It is that peaceful and comforting.

New cartoon on relationships

How to Overcome the Fear of Speaking in Public in Just 30 Days

I am offering all my blog readers a chance to order my new ebook " The Art of Fearless Speaking" for a great price. If you're tired of being tongue tied every time you have to speak in front of others then this is for you. Check it out here.

A Photo that Proves That Humor is Everywhere

I looked out our hotel window and there it was...our laugh for the night. Sheer gift. Enjoy. Click Here to view.

Cartoon: You Know You're Stressed Out When...

The best thing you can do for your health and well being is learn the art of stress management

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NEW CARTOON:Parenting Teenagers and Staying Sane

Hi to all. I have a real deal for you parents of teenagers. I have put my popular ebook " How to Parent Teenagers and Stay Sane" on  for a fantastic price.

Mike Moore: Have Mouth-Will Travel



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The Lost Treasure Returns...A TRUE STORY

Many years ago I had the pleasure of teaching a
young woman who was one of the most gifted high school seniors
I have ever met. Not only was she brilliant in Math and
Science, but she was also extremely talented in the visual
arts. She could draw and paint beautifully. When Audrey
graduated from university she did so with two degrees, one in
fine arts and one in biochemistry. Not too many people shine
brilliantly in two such different areas of study. She was
gifted.

Just before her highschool graduation Audrey presented
me with a wonderful gift. It was a water colour painting of a
mother and her infant. A tear fell from the mother’s eye as
she looked lovingly at her precious child. Beneath the
painting Audrey had written these words: “The love of God
becomes real when, through me, it touches another.” What a
beautiful gift from such a sensitive, talented woman. I
immediately had the piece of art framed and hung in my office.

Years passed with many moves from one office to
another. Somewhere in the process of changing locations I lost
the painting of the mother and child. I had no idea how I lost
it or where it was and had given up hope of ever seeing it
again.

A couple of years ago after about eight years of not
knowing where my treasured painting was, I received a phone
call from a former colleague who said she had something of
mine she thought I would like returned. It was the picture
Audrey had painted for me years earlier. In cleaning out a
storage room she had discovered my gift. I promise I won’t
lose it a second time

When I reflect on what happened to my painting I am
struck by how precious gifts, when lost, have a way of finding
their way back to the people who treasure them the most. To
any other the painting was just that, a painting. To me it
spoke of a creative, intelligent, generous woman who gave her
talent to me in appreciation for our paths crossing and
connecting. Because of this obvious connection it found its
way home to me. I have discovered this to be true of people as
well. When you really love another, and you appear to lose
them, they tend to find their way back to your love even if it
takes years to do so. So we live in hope

I haven’t heard from Audrey in many years, but I know
that she will come back into my life in some way. We will meet again.

Mike Moore is a speaker and writer on human potential,
motivation and humour. You are invited to visit him online at
www.motivationalplus.com

How to Avoid Getting Old Just $10.00

Hi to all. I have adjusted the price of a download copy of my in-demand book " How to Avoid Getting Old No Matter How Long You Live" It sells out at every time I speak.

Check it out here and download a copy for only $10.00

I know you'll love it.

2 Free Books on Humor in the Workplace

Hi. I would like to offer you, free of charge, two of my very popular e-books, Thank God It's Monday and Let the Laughter Begin ( 18 workplace cartoons)
To access your copies visit here

New Cartoon for You Parents of Teenagers

Check out my ebook 25 Ways to Parent Teenagers and Stay Sane

New Health Cartoon

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New Cartoon for Teachers

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Cartoon Locating Deadbeat Dads



Be Funny Without Telling Jokes

Click Here if you don't get the respect you deserve. 42% of you experience verbal abuse and it MUST STOP NOW!!

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They Who Laugh, Last

I just returned from a week in beautiful St. Lucia. Now back to the ice and snow. While I did love the tropics it was difficult to get into the Christmas spirit sitting under a palm tree sweating profusely.




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New Stress Cartoon

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New Cartoon to Give Your Life a Lift

Check out my popular cartoon collections. When you purchase a collection you receive each cartoon as a ready to use jpeg file. Permission is granted to use the cartoons in your presentations or publications.

Taming the Toxic People in Your Life

In my travels across North America speaking on motivation and human potential I hear the same question asked repeatedly, " How can I become more assertive?" There is no doubt about it, there are people in our lives who are harmful to our health and we don't like it one bit.

I read recently that toxic people make up about ten percent of the population and cause over 50 percent of all relational damage. For our own well-being and the well-being of those we care about we must learn how to cope with these toxic people at home, at work and at play.

I wrote the following report in response to the question, "How can I learn to cope with the difficult people in my life?" From the reaction I have had to this report it is proving helpful. I do want to say emphatically that what you read here won't do a thing to improve your situation unless you have the courage to use the suggestions given. Go for it! You're worth the effort.

TOXIC PEOPLE.........

rob us of our dignity.

destroy our self confidence.

increase our stress levels.

destroy our morale.

erode our self esteem.

foster negativity.

decrease productivity.

make life hellish.

are abusive.

are toxic because they can get away with it and it works for them.

HOW TO DEAL WITH TOXIC PEOPLE

Remember that you can't change toxic people, but you can learn to cope with them. Here are some effective strategies to try.

* Always stand at eye level with the person you are confronting. Never have them standing over you looking down.

* Respect the toxic person and always expect respect in return. Settle for nothing less.

* Remain calm.

* Listen attentively.

* Don't argue or interrupt, just listen.

* Don't accuse or judge, just state how you feel.

* If the toxic person tries to verbally bully you, just say, " I don't allow people to treat me this way." Then slowly and calmly walk away.

* When someone is being toxic to you here is a powerful response and one that is easy to use because you don't have to say a word. In the midst of a toxic attack just PAUSE....LOOK AT THE PERSON, WITHOUT EMOTION......TURN AND WALK AWAY. It works!

* Anger is sometimes a valid response.

* If all else fails you might be left with only one option; to separate yourself from the toxic person in your life.

YOU DON'T EXIST TO BE SOMEONE'S PERSONAL GARBAGE DUMP.

This is an excerpt from Mike's popular book  The Art of Verbal Self Defence. MORE HERE

How to Avoid Getting Old No Matter How Long You Live

To hell with aging gracefully I want to age humorously and FUNfully with a fantastic attitude!!




If you're one of the JOYLESS MULTITUDES who find yourself...

getting out of bed in the morning to the sound of creaking, stiff joints,


thinking that you have more sidewalk behind you than ahead of you,


fearing the END,worrying about when, not if, you'll get cancer,


and thinking that you're over the hill and too old to cut the mustard? ( Whatever that means)


Then YOU'VE GOT TO PUT A STOP TO IT RIGHT NOW!!!


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New Cartoon to Give Your Life a Lift

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Have you ever noticed this????

I was listening to a group of teenagers talking at a coffee shop and was inspired to draw this cartoon. What ever happened to fluid speech?



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Texting in the Classroom

I hope you enjoy this one. Mike




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Give your life a lift and a laugh

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I Love this Quotation

Someday after we have mastered the energies of wind, waves,tide and gravity we will harness, for God, the energies of love and for the second time in human history we will have discovered fire. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

The Transforming Power of Stories

As many of you know I am a professional speaker and committed storyteller. I doesn't matter who your audience is or how old they are they'll love you if you tell them stories.

You could be in a bar or at a house party telling a humorous or profound story, the fact is always the same... people love to tell and be told stories.

Notice that I stressed the words tell and told when referring to how stories are delivered. I did not use the word read. Anyone can read a story ( some better than others) but not everyone can tell a great story.

When you tell a story you make it your own. You can add or subtract details and add texture and suspense with your voice, gestures and facial expressions. In short you become an actor in your own drama and if you really know what you're doing you can have the audience in the palm of your hand in no time.

It is important to remember that we human beings have an insatiable appetite for stories. From the time we were children when we constantly asked our parents to,
"Tell me a story" until the present time nothing has changed. We love to listen to and tell stories.

Life is filled with experiences and when we share these experiences we are telling stories. When we listen to the experiences of others we are sharing their stories. Can you imagine life without stories? What would we talk about?

To validate this human hunger for stories all you have to do is observe what happens when you meet an old friend you haven't seen for some time. The first thing you want to do is find out what they've been up to. This is a request to be told stories.

This natural hunger for stories provides speakers, teachers, managers, parents and friends and with a powerful magnetic tool to connect with and hold peoples' interest and attention.

Stories inform, entertain and grab peoples' attention. Use them often and effectively and watch people come alive in your presence.

To obtain 5 Life Lesson Stories for use in lessons, presentations, conversations or with your childrem visit here.

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Free Stress Busting mp3 Audio

I would like to give you a FREE copy of the interview I did recently with Premier Summits. They interviewed 20 top authorities on Stress Management and I was pleased to be among them.
If you are interested in downloading a copy and learning about my HA Principle in managing stress Click hereThanks. Mike

Free Copy of The Healing and Bonding Power of Laughter

Hi. I'd like to offer you all a Free copy of my powerful life changing e-book " The Healing and Bonding Power of Laughter" Get it here. With thanks. Mike

How to Be Humorous and Entertaining in Any Situation

People often ask me if being humorous is something they can learn and I always answer with a resounding,"YES!!" Being humorous and entertaining can be learned and in a very short time too. If you're interested why not take a look at my e-book on the subject. You can find it here and as always I kept my price low and piled on the bonus items for you. Mike

5 Effective Ways to Develop Your Sense of Humor

Humor has long been considered one of the most effective tools to judge the quality of any relationship. If there is laughter present you can be sure the relationship is a healthy one. When the laughter ceases the relationship is on the down slide.

If you want to have more fulfilling relationships at home and at work you might want to consider sharpening your sense of humor as a great place to start.
Here are five ways to develop your sense of humor and improve your relationships in the process.

1. Begin to cultivate an atmosphere of humor and laughter in your relationships by focussing on the funny things in life and enjoying the laughter they evoke. Soon you will be seeing humor all over and enjoying it fully.

2. If you don 't laugh as much as you used to and want to correct the situation start associating with humorous, fun loving people and avoid the downers.

3. Learn to laugh at yourself. If you don't you leave the job to others. So many people are unable to laugh at themselves because of their own insecurities and fears. We are afraid to look foolish in the eyes of others and appear to be incompetent. It is important to realize that we all make mistakes and when we do a good laugh makes the mistake seem trivial and human.

4. Collect cartoons and jokes and put them on display on the fridge or the bulletin board for all to see and enjoy. Make sure to avoid racist, sexist or filthy humor. There is plenty of good clean humor to go around without resorting to these. Remember that there is a difference between dirty and earthy humor. I personally like earthy humor. I don't appreciate dirty material.

5. Use humor to neutralize conflict in your relationships. When things get tense use self deprecating humor to lighten things up. I remember one evening having an argument with my wife, Carol. In the heat of the moment she said something totally out of character. She said something hurtful. In my surprise I looked at her and said, " Carol, when you say things like that you stoop to my level." She started to laugh and so did I. It wasn't long before things were back to normal.

Remember that a sense of humor is learned, not inherited. You can sharpen your sense of humor if you really want to. When you do, you will find that your relationships become richer and more rewarding and that people find you more attractive and fun to be with. This alone makes improving your sense of humor worth the effort.

Mike Moore is an international speaker/ writer/ cartoonist on humor in the workplace and humor and stress management.

For information on " Humor in the Workplace" click on the link beneath the title

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Mike Moore: Have Mouth-Will Travel

Free Stress Busting Summit I am a Part Of

From July 20 to 26 there is a FREE Stress Management Premier Summit consisting of a series of great one hour interviews with North America's Leading authorities on managing stress. I will be interviewed on Managing Stress Using my HA Principle.

I'd love to have you join us when you can during the week of July 20. It's all free. To find out more re. the specific times, topics and dates Click HereHope to see you all there. Mike

Ten Effective Self Motivating Tips

No one can motivate anyone to do anything. All a person can do for another is provide them with incentives to motivate themselves. Here are ten very effective strategies to help you get up and get moving toward actualizing your enormous, untapped potential.


Be willing to leave your comfort zone. The greatest barrier to achieving your potential is your comfort zone. Great things happen when you make friends with your discomfort zone.

Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Wisdom helps us avoid making mistakes and comes from making a million of them.

Don't indulge in self-limiting thinking. Think empowering, expansive thoughts.
Choose to be happy. Happy people are easily motivated. Happiness is your birthright so don't settle for anything else.

Spend at least one hour a day in self-development. Read good books or listen to inspiring tapes. Driving to and from work provides an excellent opportunity to listen to self-improvement tapes.

Train yourself to finish what you start. So many of us become scattered as we try to accomplish a task. Finish one task before you begin another.

Live fully in the present moment. When you live in the past or the future you aren't able to make things happen in the present.

Commit yourself to joy. C.S. Lewis once said, " Joy is the serious business of heaven."

Never quit when you experience a setback or frustration. Success could be just around the corner.

Dare to dream big dreams. If there is anything to the law of expectation then we are moving in the direction of our dreams, goals and expectations.

The real tragedy in life is not in how much we suffer, but rather in how much we miss, so don't miss a thing.

Charles Dubois once said, " We must be prepared, at any moment, to sacrifice who we are for who we are capable of becoming."


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Of Course I'm Stressed Out Cartoon

Here is a cartoon to tickle Fathers everywhere.





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The Many Benefits of Being Able to Speak Confidently, Without Fear

Public speaking builds confidence. When you experience the thrill of holding an audience in the palm of your hand and receive their appreciative applause your confidence soars.


Public speaking boosts your self esteem. When you see the audience relate to you as someone who really knows what you are talking about your self esteem increases. And we all can use an increase in self esteem.


People start looking at you in a more positive way. Even if you never use your public speaking skills in giving formal presentations, people will notice that you are more articulate and confident in expressing an opinion or sharing an insight. You will discover that they begin looking to you for advice and opinions on many issues.


It helps you become a more organized thinker. Planning, writing and delivering a well researched , well organized presentation has an overflow effect in other areas of your life. You begin to plan and organize your thoughts more effectively. This is especially helpful in your career or business. When your manager or supervisor asks your opinion on some work- related issue you are better able to express your ideas in a clear, concise and well organized manner.


Public speaking begins to alter your self perception. As you begin to use the skills involved in public speaking you will notice that you begin to start talking to yourself in a more positive way. You begin to see yourself as capable and confident.


By accepting the challenge to speak in public you begin to explore and actualize your own potential. Many of us go through life not realizing how much we are capable of achieving. Public speaking is an effective tool in the process of self discovery.


Public speaking gives you the courage to break out of your comfort zone. I believe that the comfort zone is the enemy of human growth. When we are too comfortable where we are we tend to become stagnant. Speaking in public pushes us out of the comfort zone and reveals to us our enormous capabilities.

If you feel compelled to share your expertise or message with others do so. Start slowly and start small but start. The benefits and rewards are tremendous.


This is an excerpt from Mike Moore's Manual The Art of Fearless Speaking
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Get Well paid to speak your truth.

 Mike Moore is an international speaker on humor and human potential

Funny oneliners

I really like these.

Birds of a feather flock together . . . .and then shit on your car. (Sorry for the crude word but poop wouldn't have been as funny)

The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement.

Did you ever notice: The Roman Numerals for forty (40) are XL.

If you can smile when things go wrong, you have someone in mind to blame.

The sole purpose of a child's middle name is so he can tell when he's really in trouble.

When you are dissatisfied and would like to go back to your youth, think of Algebra.


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Four Empowering Thoughts

* I am the product of the thoughts I think.

* " When running up a hill it's OK to give up as many times as you want as long as your feet keep moving." D. Millman

* When life puts a hurdle in front of you become a high jumper.

* Laughter destroys all limits to your thinking. When laughing you're open to all possibilities.

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Give Your Life a Lift and a Laugh

Here's a recent cartoon to brighten your day.
REMEMBER>>> Mirth Motivates

Thoughts On Humor Therapy

For the next few weeks I'm going to share thoughts and insights from my huge collection on the therapeutic nature of humor,laughter and fun.

As many of you know,my mission in life is to humorize the world so we can all live the lives we were meant to live. So here are a few thoughts to stimulate your JOY JUICES. Mike

* Life may not be all fun and games, but a huge part of it should be.

* Humor and laughter allow you to enjoy life to the max and feel fully alive.

* Pain in life may be inevitable but misery is optional. Barbara Johnson

* Humor helps pile sandbags of wit against a flood of misfortune.

* Humor is another of the soul's weapons in the fight for self preservation. Victor Frankl

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Learn the Art Of Fearless, Confident Public Speaking

When you speak well you do well. Let me reveal to you in just a few hours the secrets to overcoming stage fright and speaking like a pro.
You'll be learning from someone who earns his living speaking to groups throughout Canada and the USA.

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Humorous Oneliners to Give Your Life a Lift and a Laugh

I love humorous oneliners. They are fun, insightful and easy to use to brighten your conversation.


* Most people would rather defend to the death your right to say something rather than have to listen to you say it in the first place.

* Make sure that you’re never so busy learning the tricks of the trade that you never learn the trade.

* Inflation is just a drop in the buck.

* Winter is the time of the year when it’s too cold to do the jobs around the house that didn’t get done in the summer because it was too hot.

* A closed mouth gathers no feet.

* Oh Lord make my words palatable because tomorrow I may have to eat them.


How to Be Funny and Entertaining

Health Care Cartoon

Hi to all. I have been doing a lot of talks to health care providers of late and thought I would share a cartoon from my collection. Hope you enjoy it. Mike





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A Great Example of Aging With Humor

I am leaving in about 30 minutes for a talk to 600 teachers in New Brunswick but before I go I just have to share this with you.

Carol and I received this email this morning from a friend whose Mother is in a nursing home. She is 91 and very earthy,funny and sharp. I have three stories about this lady that I use in my talks with huge response. Now I have another. Here it is.


" We are having a party for my mother on May 15th as she will be turning 91 on the 17th. I hope she behaves at her birthday party. The social director where my mother lives told me she had everyone laughing at one of their group memory games. They were looking for words that are spelled & sound the same but mean something different. They gave some examples and then asked for some suggestions. My mother suggested the word "screw"."

Want to age with humor?

New Cartoon from Mike + 2 FREE e-books

Here is a new cartoon to brighten your day.




Two FREE ebooks on Stress and Humor in the Workplace for you here Scroll down on the page to find the e-books

Master the art of VERBAL SELF DEFENSE

How to Tame the Toxic People in Your Life

Discover effective tips, tools, and techniques to tame the stress inducing, toxic people in your life. You don't exist to be a doormat for anyone.

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I have been on the road speaking... NEW UPDATE

Hi to all. I have just returned from a speaking trip to Ottawa ON Canada ( The nation's Capital) where I spoke at the National Arts Centre to The Financial Management Institute of Canada. We stayed at the Lord Elgin Hotel and had a great time. The people at the conference were terrific and so receptive to my message, " Living a Balanced Life in an Unbalanced World" I just love this work!!

On our way to Ottawa we stopped in at Beachburg ON where a friend has her farm. The Ottawa Valley is beautiful any time of year but in Spring it has a special spirit of renewal. I sat for hours overlooking the valley watching the bluebirds build their nest on an nearby fence post. ESP in action( The Enjoyment of Simple Pleasures) Life is good. Thanks Barb for the hospitality.

Here is a new cartoon for you all to give your life a lift and a laugh.

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One of the Positive Things About Aging

There is always something positive in life if you only look for it



From "How to Avoid Getting Old No Matter How Long You Live"

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH...STOP STUDENT BULLYING NOW!!!

I am so upset with what I have been seeing and hearing about student bullying and its tragic results that I've decided to do something about it NOW!!!
The INSANITY MUST STOP!!!!
I am in the process of putting together a practical blueprint for educators to do something to stop student bullying. I want to make it available to you free of charge as soon as it's finished. If you want to receive a copy visit here.
You'll see access instructions at the top of the page.

Get as many parents and educators on board as you can. Thanks. Mike

Together we can stop this insanity.

" All that's required for evil to continue is that good people stand by and do nothing."

LET'S DO SOMETHING SO CHILDREN CAN BE SAFE, SECURE AND AFFIRMED IN THEIR SCHOOLS.